Ask an Admin: ‘Star Wars’ Day Edition!

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In honor of Star Wars Day (May 4), which character would you say you relate to the most?

Like many, Star Wars is a big deal in my life—and when I say “life,” I actually mean like, in my life.

I’m a toy collector, I collect Star Wars toys. I’m a lightweight cinephile, and Star Wars ranks up there with some of my favorite films of all time. I’m a reader, and I’ve delved into the extended universe in the past. Oh, and uh, did I mention I have an R2-D2 tattoo on my left arm? Yeah, well, like I said—Star Wars is a big deal.

So which character would I say I relate to the most? Did I already show my hand when I let on about the R2 tattoo? Honestly, I related to R2 more than anyone else, because he has all the qualities that I see myself having.

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He is witty, and he is loyal. He doesn’t take crap from anyone, and has no problem putting the bad guys in their place. He can joke and be aggressive, but in the end he is sweet, and loved by many. But most important, he is the unsung hero—the underdog—the one who they all said couldn’t make it, couldn’t be of any help or importance, but still fought to make himself known, and ends up being worth more than his weight in broken droid parts!

What I mean is, nobody gave R2 a chance, and then he turns around and literally saves the heroes in every Star Wars film! And at the end of it all? He remains humble.

I asked a few Admins which character they most relate to. Find their answers below:

CanICakeIt: I’m probably an ewok.

maxgprime: Captain Kirk for sure.

Sodypop: Man, that’s tough. I haven’t seen the prequels, but I love making puns about my pun jar being named Jar Jar Banks.